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How Statistical Data Are Collected
Populations and Samples
Two Kinds of Data
The Reliability and Validity of Measurements
Frequency Distribution Tables
Frequency Distribution Graphs
Measures of Average, or Central Tendency
Percentile Rank
Measures of Variability, or Dispersion
Comparing Two Groups of Similar Data
Measures of Relationship
When data are obtained for two or more traits on the same sample, it may be important to discover whether there is a relationship between the measures. For example, statisticians may try to answer questions such as the following: Is there a relationship between a person's height and weight? Can one judge a person's intelligence from any physical characteristic? Is personality related to job success? How consistent are repeated measures of achievement in school? Is…


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Inter-library loan
If a book or a journal article you are looking for is not available in Kiel you may order it via inter-library loan. The only precondition is a valid user card of Kiel University Library.
To be able to participate in the inter-library loan service, please come to the circulation desk (Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and ask for an inter-library loan account. You will then be equipped with an access number and a password to search and order literature in the databases of the GBV Common Library Network ("Gemeinsamer Bibliotheksverbund"), a network of many libraries offering inter-library loan service.
How to place an inter-library loan request for a book
First of all, please search the book you are interested in in the GVK - GBV Union Catalogue ("Gemeinsamer Verbundkatalog"). In the "full title" display you have to click the button "loan request" on the upper right side. On the following page please identify yourself with your inter-library loan access number and your password. Afterwards you will receive a request form with the bibliographic data and your personal data already filled in. Eventually re-enter your inter-library loan password and click "Send".
How to place an inter-library loan request for a journal article
You may try to find the journal article in the union catalogue GVK-Plus that contains article information of about 22,000 journals from 1993 on (in addition to the contents of GVK). If you are successful, please click "order copy" on the upper right side. Afterwards a window will open up in which you have to identify yourself with your inter-library loan access number and your password. The article data will then already be completed in the request form. Eventually re-enter your inter-library loan password and click "Send".
In case the article you would like to order is not recorded in GVK-Plus, you need to search the journal in which it is published. The ordering procedure is basically the same as described above, but additionally you have to complete the request form by inserting the year of publication and the volume of the journal. Afterwards a new window will open where you have to fill in the author and title of the article and the pages it occupies.
Charges and delivery
Each book or photocopied article (up to 20 pages) ordered via inter-library loan costs €1.50. Articles with more than 20 pages are charged by the libraries at individual rates. In the request form you may state the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the respective article; the default setting is a maximum of €8.00.
Usually an order takes about two weeks to arrive at our library. You will be notified via e-mail or regular mail as soon as the requested item can be picked up. Then please come to the circulation desk within five business days.
If you need a book urgently you may also order it via document delivery services at a significantly higher cost.
Borrowing period for items ordered via inter-library loan
The supplying library decides how long you may keep the item. Please keep in mind that it has to be returned the day before the date shown in your user account.
Journal articles are usually supplied as photocopies and remain in your possession.
If you would like to renew the loan period, please do this a week before the due date. Simply click on the corresponding link in your library's user account and fill out the renewal form. Or come to our circulation desk in person and fill out a form.
Further information on inter-library loan
For further information on inter-library loan, e.g. how to search the databases and what to do in case you do not receive the literature you are interested in, please refer to our reference service
- Main Department, information desk, entrance hall
phone: (0431) 880-4701
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
or to the inter-library loan department
phone: (0431) 880-4703
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
If the requested item is not available in Germany, the inter-library loan department may order it for you via international inter-library loan.
For other libraries:
Inter-library loan departments of other libraries can send their ILL requests to: firstname.lastname@example.com
We accept payment with IFLA vouchers. Normal cost per loan/copy is 1 full voucher. Depending on weight of the book, additional postage fees can be due.
Please note that items presented in our catalogue with a location at a specialized library are not available for ILL purposes.

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August 19, 2016
Law-Enforcement Vets Improve CNP Antifraud Efforts at Growing Number of Retailers
StubHub case shows investigation and prosecution can work with technology to reduce fraud
By Chuck Brown
Eric Boles had the inside track as he worked with authorities to crack open an international cybercrime ring that accessed more than 1,000 StubHub accounts to commit fraud. The results of that investigation to date were made public last week with the arrest of 7 suspects.
With a background as a U.S. Secret Service agent before joining StubHub as senior manager of its Global eCrime Investigations Unit, Boles and his team had aggressively pursued other fraud cases with the intent of having the perpetrators prosecuted. And his Secret Service background definitely worked in his favor as he collaborated with police and prosecutors in this latest probe.
Prosecuting cybercrooks and making them pay for their crimes is yet another weapon in the CNP arsenal; yet it appears that not many companies are taking advantage of this very powerful tool.
"We realized early on that focusing solely on mitigation of fraud would never stem the tide of malicious activity. It's a zero-sum-game. It's whack-a-mole," explains Boles, who joined StubHub, an eBay-owned company based in San Francisco, two years ago. "Eventually, the cost of doing business would be too great, as cybercriminals continued to proliferate within the commerce ecosystem.
"The only true way to combat threats from cybercriminals is to raise the cost of the attack for the attacker. One great way to raise the stakes is to hold those committing cybercrime accountable for their actions. The best tool available to us in this fight is the legal system. If fraudsters didn't believe they were above and beyond the law, there wouldn't be nearly as many cybercriminals to contend with. We set about changing the way we looked at the prosecution of cybercrime."
Boles said he and his team of investigators – some of whom are former law enforcement – are responsible for linking fraud transactions on the StubHub site to organized criminal activity, and then working with law enforcement and prosecutors to pursue criminal investigations and secure prosecutions.
"We also actively work with Threat Intelligence to maintain a safe e-commerce site for our buyers and sellers as well as respond to complaints of phishing/spam against the StubHub brand," he said, noting that StubHub has the largest dedicated investigations team of any event-ticketing company.
Following a similar prosecutorial approach is Micro Center/Micro Electronics Inc., a brick-and-mortar computer-and-electronics retailer headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, with locations throughout the United States. Micro Center also operates an e-commerce division.
"We have zero tolerance for criminals that commit fraud at Micro Center," said Skip Myers, director of loss prevention for the company. "We have always had a policy of prosecuting criminals that commit fraud against the company."
Myers, who has worked for the firm for more than 20 years, formerly was a detective in the Criminal Investigations /Crimes Against Property Unit in Atlanta, Ga. He was hired by Micro Center to start up their loss-prevention program, and has since built his team in much the same way Boles has, with a mix of people from private industry and law enforcement.
"I believe that a company needs to send a strong message to the criminal element that they will prosecute," he said. "This commitment sends a message to the bad guys that Micro Center is not an easy target and that we will pursue those who commit crimes against the company. It's this resolve and attitude that is part of the culture at Micro Center. Our program involves an intensive analysis of fraud trends, suspicious transaction variables, and method-of-operation commonalities."
Both Myers and Boles said they have seen a reduction in fraudsters on their sites and are convinced this is the result of their efforts to prosecute cybercriminals.
"We believe that the 'chilling effect' has had a similar effect on shoplifters at our retail locations," Myers added.
Both men pointed out that any company looking to establish a prosecution program needs to lay the groundwork with authorities in order to achieve results.
"One way to help law enforcement, and to help your own efforts, is to develop law enforcement relationships before you need them," he said. "At StubHub, we never approach a new agency with a case. We invest a great deal of time and energy meeting with new agencies as we travel about the world in the furtherance of our business.
"The most common question posed to new law-enforcement patterns is: How can we help you in your current investigations? We offer our law-enforcement partners training, briefings, and intel, reinforcing our commitment as partners in the fight against cyber threats. This level of investment means we tend to be top of mind, and we are able to get resources on critical issues much faster than if we approached an agency cold."
Boles and Myers said their law enforcement backgrounds are beneficial in dealing with authorities and understanding what they need.
"My background in investigations and understanding of criminal procedure helps me understand what information and evidence is required for a prosecutable case," Myers said. "I understand what the investigator and prosecution are looking for in a criminal case. We like to work each case as far as we can prior to calling the police and asking for their assistance. When we deliver a case that has been thoroughly investigated to the police, it shows respect for their time and gives the police confidence that they can trust what we say. When I was an investigator, I always appreciated when a company or victim of a crime went the 'extra mile' to help with my investigation. It made me want to work harder for them."
Despite the success they've seen in aggressively pursuing prosecutions, both men said this approach isn't as widespread as it should be.
"I have spoken to numerous colleagues from other companies who say that they have an 'acceptable level of fraud' and do not prosecute criminals," Myers noted. "There is no acceptable level of fraud at Micro Center. We decide to be proactive as opposed to being reactive to criminals that commit fraud against the company. We do not want to be an easy target to the criminals. Rather, we would like to ruin a bad guy's day through the use of basic crime prevention techniques that include deterring, delaying, and detecting the fraud.
"More has to be done for companies to feel comfortable with investigating and prosecuting cyber criminals. We need to communicate better and foster relationships with the law enforcement community to effectively fight fraud."


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You can not Transport Animals without these 5 Documents
The animal transportation is one of the major transportation processes that have taken place in America and many other different parts of the world. A lot of people require their pets to be transported which need different companies to have their live feed shipped in certain destinations. But did you know, that without certain documents, you shall not be allowed to transport any animal from one place to another?
Yes, it is true, without proper documentation it is completely illegal to transport any animal. In this article we are going to make it clear for you, the documents you shall need for transporting the animals.
1. ATC document:
The exact transportation rules specify that all journeys must be logged which includes the date, time and also the duration of the journey. For the journeys which shall take place for more than eight hours, involving any species of animals as a part of economic activity, you should have an ATC document.
2. Journey log:
In case of the journey is more than eight hours, and involves exporting farm, dispatching livestock or the unregistered domestic equidae, then a journey log is essential instead of the ATC document. If a farmer is transporting his/her own animals within 50 kilometers, then the ATC documents is not required.
3. For journeys more than 65 km:
If the business includes the transport of animals for more than 65 km but the duration is less than 8 hours, then valid transporter documentation is necessary for the short duration journeys along with the valid certificates depicting drivers and handler's competence is necessary. The competence certificate could be a training certificate or any test certificate passed by the driver.
4. For journeys more than 8 hours:
In case of the journeys for more than 8 hours, it is necessary to hold a valid authorization of transportation for long journeys, a similar competence certificate for the handler's and drivers, and also a valid container/vehicle approval certificate. The last document in this section is necessary for inspecting whether the animals are transported in a safe container or not.
5. Transporter Authorization:
For less than 8 hours journey
If the journey time is less than 8 hours, and you have to make a lot of transportation for your business, then it is essential to have a type 1 authorization document. This will be valid for a period of five years.
But there are certain factors to attain this certificate. They are as follows:
● You must have an established business within UK.
● You have to show that, the business have efficient staffs, procedures and equipment's for meeting the rules of animal welfare during the transport.
● Your business does not have any record for serious animal transportation conviction in the past three years.
● And lastly, you have the valid certificates for competence for handlers and drivers to manage the transportation process efficiently.
For more than 8 hours journey
In case of the more than 8 hours you shall have a type 2 documentation which includes the above documents and vehicle/container authorization certificate along with details for recording the movement of your vehicle.
If you have any further queries, regarding the documentation procedure, feel free to ask us in the comments section below.


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Open enrollment starts in spring for fall classes and while we often have a waiting list, we make every effort to accommodate additional students. Interested parents can contact the school any time of year for more information.
Children are evaluated on the basis of readiness for school and potential for success in a Montessori environment. It is equally important to determine whether the parents' educational philosophy is compatible with that of MSPI. The admissions process consists of an interview with the Director, a parent observation visit, an evaluation of the child by a teacher, and submission of application form. Older children may be asked to spend additional time in the classroom prior to acceptance for admission. Priority in enrollment is given to siblings and children transferring from another Montessori program. Applications for students older than three years of age are accepted if they are transferring from another Montessori school, or as space allows.
Re-enrollment takes place in late February and early March. Requirements for enrollment include payment of all fees, teacher recommendations, and submission of any necessary forms. A student's re-enrollment is subject to approval by Montessori School of Pawleys Island.
Termination of
Montessori School of Pawleys Island reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any child for any reason, provided written notice of termination is provided to the parents of that child and the parents have had prior notification of the attempts made to correct the reasons for termination.


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I do not know if I am right or not, but I think I saw you speeding along on Ventura Boulevard, California…riding a racing bike.
I couldn't believe my eyes…tell me, was it you Vince? If so, why? I thought you were against running, and cycling isn't so different is it?
Why Vince? Admit it was you and I'll know I wasn't seeing things.
Geez! Don't I get any privacy? Yes, it was me. I take out my race bike every other day for a quick 15-20 mile spin. Why? Because I enjoy it. OK?


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Students learn about hazardous material and how dangerous it can be when disposed of improperly.
Students learn about Pat's Pond Critters.
Brian "Fox" Ellis teaches the students with a story about the "Adventures with Audubon."
The Lanphier High School Environmental Club teach the students about recycling.
After presenting about birds, the Auburn High School Science Club pause to take a quick picture with their students.
Students get an up close lesson on the IL Birds of Prey.
Grant Middle School's IL Math and Science Academy students taught the younger students about the detrimental effects climate change can have on the earth by playing the Global Warming game.
Students learn about the dynamics of streams and rivers.
Students hear the "Story of Petroleum" as told by the "Oil Dude."
Students get up close and personal with a flathead catfish.
Students enjoy the "Macroinvertebrate Mayhem" presentation.
Macroinvertebrates are cool!


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TAUT is a Melbourne-based architectural practice specialising in medium density residential and commercial developments. With a significant design background, the practice pride themselves on their innovative use of materials, controlled experimentation and documentation of the built form.
Clear developed a unique identity system based on classic proportions, a defined grid and the tension of the space in between elements. The package of work consisted of stationery, portfolio, letterpress business cards, in-house presentation templates, a website and building identification.


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Top 10 things to do in the Paris region for children
If you have had a few days of sightseeing as a family, why not dedicate a whole day to the kids? Here are our top picks.
(If you want tips on what to do with your children in Paris, rather than a day for them, have a look at our other top-tip: Top 10 things to do in Paris with children).
Theme parks
1 – Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is the most visited attraction in France. There are two theme parks (the 'traditional' Disneyland theme park, and the Walt Disney Studios park), and much more. You will find everything you need for a really fun day out with the family; it's not just the rides, it's the whole experience with the sights, sounds, parades, shows, backdrop and carnival atmosphere that create the excitement and magical memories.
2 – Parc Astérix
Parc Astérix is a theme park based on the comic book of Astérix and Obélix: with a large variety of roller coasters with Gaulish, Roman, Ancient Greek, and Viking themes. You will find a good mix of daredevil rides for older children and adults, and more gentle rides for children. It is the second most popular theme park in France! There's something for everyone to make sure you have a great day!
3 – Jardin d'Acclimatation & the Bois de Boulogne
If you're looking for a fun day out with the family, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is a guaranteed hit for kids of all ages. The park houses animals (farm animals, camel, llama, all sorts of birds and a bear), a theme park area of fairground rides for most children's ages and courage, a puppet theater, and several museums. If you use the Porte Maillot entrance you can arrive at the park on a little train. You can easily spend a whole day here, but if you want a change, you can always come out into the larger Bois de Boulogne and explore the lakes, waterfalls, and nature on Paris' doorstep. You can rent bikes easily to make getting around a little easier, and fun!
4 – La Mer de Sable
La Mer de sable (the sea of sand) is a theme park based on adventure, discovery and escape – with a Wild West backdrop! The little ones can ride in boats, go down a wild river, help put out fires, dig cars our of sand dunes or 'fly' with the birds. The cowboy and Indian themed shows are a hit with both old and young. If you have children between 3 and 10 this is the perfect place to bring them, and a little off the main tourist trail.
5 – France miniature
France miniature is an outdoor park in the shape of France, featuring scale models of major French landmarks and monuments. There are lakes representing the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and bonsai trees to show the native flora of the regions, and the monuments are placed approximately in their 'real' locations. Many of the models are also animated, and the rail network is represented by a model railway. There are also a few rides and attractions to entertain children, most are most suited to older children and brave adults. If you are looking for something a little bit different then 'Europe's biggest park of miniatures' really fits the bill – you get a glimpse at the parts of France that you may not otherwise have time to visit during you stay in Paris!
The 17th century Château de Breteuil and the beautiful grounds in which it stands are listed as historic monuments. Inside the chateau you will find wax statues (from the Musée Grevin) depicting the life in France in the past. You will also find depictions of seven famous Charles Perrault fairy tales in the chateau and grounds (Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Tom-Thumb, etc.) – a delight for old and young alike. The chateau and gardens are quite remarkable, and well worth a 'off the beaten track' visit.
7 – Bois de Vincennes : the Chateau, Parc Floral de Paris, La Ferme de Paris and the Zoo
The Bois de Vincennes has many things to offer to guarantee a fun day out. You can rent bikes or skates and just spend time having fun and exploring the well kept public areas. You can also take time to explore some of the things the park houses. There is the impressive 12th century Chateau, which older kids especially like to explore and roam around. The Parc Floral is a beautiful flower garden and is a prime place to picnic, with a great play area for kids. La Ferme (the farm) de Paris, is a working organic farm with animals, crops and an orchard. It is relatively small, but it has everything it needs and is very well kept. During the weekends and school holidays, you can see the running of the farm in all seasons. The Zoo houses many animals in a reconstruction of their different habitats – families can have fun trying to spot the animals in their 'natural' environments.
Hands-on fun
8 – Palais de la Decouverte & biking along the Seine
The Palais de la Découverte (Palace of Discovery) is a science museum with interactive experiments and displays with themes of acoustics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, mathematics and physics. The museum is housed in the magnificent Grand Palais. Some of the experiments involve living creatures, whether that is you, your children or an animal (don't worry – nobody gets hurt). This is one of the more interesting, and at the same time restful, museums in Paris.
You can spend a whole day in the museum, but if it is a nice sunny day it can be fun to combine the visit with a bike ride (velib) or walk along the side of the Seine.
9 – Parc de la Villette & the Science Parks (Cité des Sciences)
The Parc de la Villette comprises of big lawns, the Canal de l'Ourcq and play areas: of note are the big open spaces, the sculptures, the wide paths, experimental gardens, and space for kids to run, jump and climb. It is popular spot to relax and enjoy a picnic as part of a day out. In summer you can find the jazz festival and the open-air cinema.
You will also find the 'City of Science and Industry' here which is the sister museum to the Palais de la Decouverte – it also has many hands-on exhibits and an IMAX cinema (the Geode). It is a very popular place with French families, particularly during the school holidays! There are 3 floors of permanent interactive displays on the following themes: mathematics, image, sound, light, space, oceans, energy, automobiles, rocks & volcanoes, and stars & galaxies. One floor also houses the Cité des enfants – children can: build a house, play with water jets, interact with creepy crawlies, see themselves on TV, create a new look for themselves, and much more. Exhibits are multi-lingual here. Curiosity is the limit in this fantastic place of discovery and exploration.
You can easily spend a happy day out here, whether rain or shine.
Animals and bones
10 – The Natural History Museum, the Jardin des Plantes, the Zoo and La Baleine restaurant
The Natural History Museum has huge, dusty dinosaur bones! There are also smaller bones, larger bones, huge bones, clean bones, dusty bones, lots-and-lots of bones. Children are awestruck, and parents find it fun too. It is also housed in the beautiful setting of the Jardin des Plantes (Botanical Gardens) of Paris, which is fun for running around in the sun and smelling the roses. There is also a managerie (zoo) here, so if you have the time its worth also spending some time here. Entrance is not cheap, but you can spend a long time wandering around the pathways and inside the various buildings looking at monkeys, leopards, camel, flamingos, crocodiles, spiders, frogs, and so much more (and they are alive!). There is also plenty to do and see in the surrounding neighbourhood so it's easy to spend a full day here. For a lunch stop, we would recommend La Baleine restaurant which is next to the menagerie (zoo).
Have fun kids!


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A central tenet of our research activities is to foster profitability in the agricultural sector. We use objective, scientifically-sound methodologies to solve problems inherent to the food and fiber industry - specifically, identification, mitigation, and management of the risks unique to agricultural production, markets, finance, institutions, and human resources. We look at local, regional, national, and international policy implications stemming from applied data analysis and research findings to help inform decision-making at the firm and industry levels. Graduate students have the opportunity to work on cross-disciplinary projects and partner with numerous private sector professionals and organizations.
Recent Publications
|Faculty and Graduate Students
|Title and Publication Name
|Matthew Holt
|"The Role of Mechanical Refrigeration in Spatial and Temporal Price Dynamics for Regional U.S. Egg Markets, 1880–1911." Explorations in Economic History, forthcoming.
|Matthew Holt
|"Copula-Based Nonlinear Modeling of the Law of One Price for Lumber Products." Empirical Economics, forthcoming.
|Olga Isengildina-Massa
|Do Markets Correct for Smoothing in USDA Crop Production Forecasts? Evidence from Private Analysts and Futures Prices, Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, , ppx032, https://doi.org/10.1093/aepp/ppx032
|Clinton Neill
|(2017). "Starting on the Right Foot: School Characteristics and Veterinarian Starting Salary." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
|Ford Ramsey
|(2017). Crop Insurance in the European Union: Lessons and Caution from the United States. EuroChoices. Forthcoming.
|Gordon Groover, Kathryn A. Boys*
|Fostering rural and agricultural tourism: exploring the potential of geocaching, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2017.1291646
|Olga Isengildina-Massa
|"Does E-Commerce Help Farmers' Markets? Measuring the Impact of MarketMaker." Journal of Food Distribution Society, in press.
|Ford Ramsey
|(2016). La domanda di assicurazione nell'Unione europea: riflessioni sull'esperienza degli Stati Uniti. Agriregionieuropa. 12(47).
|Clinton Neill
|(2016). "Consumer Preference for Alternative Milk Packaging: The Case of an Inferred Environmental Attribute." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. 48(3): 241-256.
|Jim Pease
|'Horticultural Growers' Willingness to Adopt Recycling of Irrigation Water', Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 48(1), pp. 99–118. doi: 10.1017/aae.2016.2.
|Mary Marchant, XIE C.*
|"Supplying China's Growing Appetite for Poultry," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (IFAMR). Volume 18 -- Special Issue A(2015):115-136.
|Kim Morgan
|"Using Audience Response Systems for Extension Programming Impact Evaluation: Findings from Market Ready Farm-to-Restaurant Workshops Conducted in Mississippi and Arkansas." Journal of Food Distribution Research 46(2): pp. 51-65.
|Kim Morgan
|"A Diversification Strategy for Perennial Horticulture in Florida." HortTechnology 23(4)


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PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:GFN), a holding company that acquires, operates and enhances value for businesses in the mobile storage, modular space and liquid containment industries, will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2012 of fiscal year 2013 before the U.S. market opens on Monday, November 12, 2012.
Management will host a conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. PST (11:30 a.m. EST) to discuss the Company's operating results. The conference call number for U.S. participants is (866) 901-5096 and the conference call number for participants outside the U.S. is (706) 643-3717. The conference ID number for both conference call numbers is 39299087. Additionally, interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the call in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at http://www.generalfinance.com.
A replay of the conference call may be accessed through November 26, 2012 by dialing (800) 585-8367 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (international), using conference ID number 39299087.
After the replay has expired, interested parties can listen to the conference call via webcast in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at http://www.generalfinance.com.
About General Finance Corporation
General Finance Corporation (Nasdaq:GFN) (www.generalfinance.com) is a holding company headquartered in Pasadena, California that acquires, operates and enhances value for businesses in the mobile storage, modular space and liquid containment ("portable services") industries. Management's expertise in these sectors drives disciplined growth strategies, operational guidance, effective capital allocation and capital markets support for the Company's subsidiaries. The Company's two principal subsidiaries are majority-owned Royal Wolf Holdings Limited (www.royalwolf.com.au), the leading provider of portable storage solutions in the Asia-Pacific regions of Australia and New Zealand, and wholly-owned Pac-Van, Inc. (www.pacvan.com), a prominent regional provider of portable storage and office containers, mobile offices, and modular buildings in the North America. Royal Wolf's shares trade on the Australian Securities Exchange under the symbol RWH.
The General Finance Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=11129
CONTACT: Investor/Media Contact Larry Clark Financial Profiles 310-478-2700 x29
Source:General Finance Corporation


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Deodorants have been long since been linked to a lot of health problems, and although the evidence isn't conclusive, why put the harmful chemicals on your body, daily or weekly, when you can easily replace it with a natural and organic deodorant which will do your health a world of good? Here are the toxic ingredients, the organic replacements, and the best organic deodorants on that market:
Toxic ingredients in your deodorant:
Aluminium: this blocks sweat ducts to avoid odour. It interferes with oestrogen, and has been linked to Alzheimer's and breast cancer.
Silica: has been linked to respiratory diseases
Phthalates: this has been linked to a myriad of health issues, including birth defects and disruption of hormone receptors. (It is also used in a lot of beauty products.)
Parabens: synthetic preservative that also disrupts your hormones. Also linked to breast cancer.
Triclosan: used to kill of bacteria, but not in a healthy way. The FDA warns that it has links to disrupting Thyroid hormones.
Propylene Glycol: is a neurotoxin related to kidney and liver damage. Also linked with a negative effect on the central nervous system, heart, liver.
Steareths: used to weaken harsh chemicals in products and to get them to amalgamate.
Tea: adjusts the skins pH level. It has already been banned in Europe as it is carcinogenic.
Organic (and safe) Ingredients/alternatives:
Arrow Root: There are so many benefits to arrowroot, that it's hard to list them all. The most significant in terms of deodorants is that is balances pH. It also absorbs moisture.
Coconut Oil: Everyone has heard of this one! It's so easy because you can literally create your own organic deodorant at home. Just apply it straight to your armpits!
Shea Butter: soothing, natural, and calming – adding shea butter to your deodorants is a great way to have smooth skin.
Baking Soda: When creating a natural deodorant / buying one, it's important that it has baking soda in it.
Essential Oils
Primally Pure is one of the best, cheap, organic deodorants without any harsh chemicals. However, below, I have listed a few other non-expensive, natural deodorant brands which will rock your world! (Yes, I did just say that.)


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Market Wrap
Post-opex Mondays tend to be a little more volatile than the previous Friday. Most opex positions are squared prior to Thursday and certainly before Friday which leaves very little to be done on a Friday, especially so on a summer Friday. But Monday is when many new option positions are reestablished and it can cause some extra volatility. Also, during the summer months when traders return to work after their vacations they take care of their buying and selling so the combination can cause some extra volatility and it looks like today was one of those days. Unfortunately neither side was able to make a statement. While we saw a swing in the DOW greater than 100 points, it ended up essentially flat on the day. To those who check the end of the day scores, we had a slightly positive day, just like Friday, but intraday was quite different. The equity market continues to mark time leaving us guessing what its next move will be.
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It was a relatively quiet Monday as far as economic reports (no major reports today) and individual stock reports. Early in the morning the blue chips got a boost from Procter & Gamble (PG 55.20 +0.62), which was mentioned favorably in this weekend's Barron's about PG's $57B deal for Gillette (G), a better than expected Q1 (July) earnings from Heinz (HNZ) and a Citigroup upgrade on Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). There were some new M&A announcements including China's CNPC bid to pay $4.18B for PetroKazakhstan (PKZ 53.75 +8.35) while OSI Pharmaceuticals (OSIP 31.92 -8.85) agreed to acquire Eyetech Pharmaceuticals (EYET 18.13 +4.14) for $935M in cash and stock.
All this "good" news resulted in a gap up this morning followed by a rally up to a 10:00 high, giving the DOW an 80 point boost in 30 minutes. Investors seemed more focused on the slew of upbeat corporate news while the absence of any major economic data kept the fear out of the market. Then the market flattened out until noon when the sellers hit it and the DOW lost nearly 100 points in an hour. Once that was done we went into a boring sideways tight trading range for the rest of the day. So if you weren't quick on the trade button, you probably missed those two trades and got chopped up trying to trade the consolidation. We could see similar activity this week since it's expected to be a rather quiet week in terms of key events, and it's still summer.
Technology, as reflected in the SOX index, also showed relative strength, getting a boost from Intel (INTC 26.06 +0.41), which is expected to unveil new chip architecture at this week's Developer Forum. Motorola (MOT 20.91 +0.46) rose 2.1% amid analyst commentary suggesting that their Razr sales are tracking ahead of forecasts in Korea. There were some upbeat comments out of Goldman Sachs on EMC Corp. (EMC 13.29 +0.12) which gave it an early boost with a gap up but then it sold off for the rest of the day ending up in negative territory. I'm sure Goldman Sachs didn't have some inventory to unload giving them a reason for their upgrade. That would be unfair and I know they play fair (cough). Linear Technology (LLTC 38.07 +0.72) also received an upgrade from Banc of America. While not an S&P component, Research In Motion (RIMM 77.49 +4.21) got a nice 5.8% boost amid reports that it is entering into a new development deal with Intel.
Maytag's (MYG $18.69 -0.02) Board gave the OK to acquire Whirlpool (WHR $81.48 -0.35) valued at $21.00 per share. The Maytag Board has recommended that stock holders adopt the agreement.
While the daily charts look like the market is marking time, the intraday charts tell us a little more. But let's see what the longer term picture looks like.
DOW chart, Daily
The DOW's daily chart shows a choppy decline that looks more like a bull flag than anything else. It's currently being supported by its 50 and 200-dma's but if price drops through that support, watch for the lower uptrend line near 10450 for support.
SPX chart, Daily
This daily SPX chart shows a steep up-channel in place since early May and how price is finding support at its 50-dma and the uptrend line. The daily oscillators are into oversold so a bounce is either in progress or is right around the corner. Based on the larger pattern I am expecting another rally leg that takes us into September. If it plays out this way, this leg up will be the last one and will mark THE market high before resuming the great bear market.
SPX chart, 120-min
Zooming in a little closer on that steep up-channel I show a bullish descending wedge as price has worked its way sideways/down to the bottom of the channel. We should get an answer tomorrow to the question about the short term direction of the market. While price is being supported by the daily 50-dma and the uptrend line, it may need one more small leg down to finish the pullback. If tomorrow we see price rally higher than today's high, that will be longer term bullish and the pattern as depicted on this chart will look to be in motion. But if price drops back below today's low then it will look like we've got some more downside work to do. We could get an under-throw of the descending wedge, perhaps down to just above 1210, and that should then be followed by a rally into September. There's an interesting Fib projection on this chart--if we get two equal legs up from the low on July 7th, and if today's low marks the end of the pullback, we get a Fib projection of 1278 (where wave-C = wave-A). That's also where an important Gann number is (1278). If wave-C is only going to get to 62% of wave-A, a common Fib relationship, that's at 1253 which is of course the same 1253 as the 62% retracement of the 2000-2002 bear market decline. It'll be interesting to watch to see if this plays out. The other interesting thing on this chart is that the top of the up-channel crosses that 1278 level the week of September 16th which is the next major Fib turn date. I've said before I don't have a clue what could cause this market to rally that high at this time of year and I have trouble believing it but when I see this many "coincidences" I take notice.
Nasdaq chart, Daily
The Nasdaq continues to struggle to hold onto its 50-dma. If it loses this battle, I see neckline support at 2100 as the next support level, and likely strong support for at least a good bounce.
SOX index, Daily chart
The SOX met its Fib target at the top of its up-channel (which looks like a bear flag on the weekly chart) so it could be on its way back down now. From an EW perspective it would look ideal with one more push higher to give us a 5-wave move up from its April low. It may have had a 4th and 5th wave in the little consolidation mid July so this index may in fact be done. I show the need for one more new high which should top out below 500 if it does. This one could be a good one to watch as our "canary in the coal mine" to see what the broader market does since it's a good reflection of the aggressiveness, and fear, of the buyers.
I'd like to pick up where I left off last Thursday about my longer term expectations for our market. While we play much shorter term swings in the equity market I think it's a good idea to keep one ear on the train tracks so you can hear the train coming early. Many people call me pessimistic because of my bearish views on the market. Nothing could be further from the truth. I'm a "glass is half full" kind of guy and I'm almost always cheery and see the bright side of things. But that doesn't make me blind to what is reality and the reality is we've been living on borrowed time due to the Fed's attempt to keep the economy on steroids. But just like the athletes who suffer long term ill effects from performance enhancing drugs, so too will our economy. The excesses of the past 23 years' phenomenal growth due to Greenspan's daily injections of cash (the market's drug of choice) will mean we'll see shrinkage later on, if you know what I mean.
Last Thursday's Wrap I discussed the government monetary intervention under Greenspan, the likes of which a "free" market has probably never before experienced. This created the 5th wave up (the last in an EW 5-wave impulse) and it was a blow-off top. It was built on hype, excessive valuations (which were deemed OK at the time because we were in a "new economy"} and was typical of a 5th wave that saw all kinds of long term negative divergences at the new highs. After a 5-wave move (up or down) the market will always then correct that move and corrections are typically 3-wave moves (or derivations thereof), labeled A-B-C. The market since 2000 has started the correction of this 5-wave move and the downward correction we call a secular bear market. The first leg down from 2000 to 2002 was wave-A. The cyclical bull market we've been in since October 2002 has been wave-B. Due next is wave-C down and c-waves in an EW pattern tend to be the strongest moves--faster and steeper than a-waves. And that's why I say the next leg of the bear market is going to be swift and scary and will eventually take us below the lows of October 2002. Even a decline back to the October 2002 lows is scary enough.
Many think EW analysis is like palm reading and I have to admit sometimes I look at this stuff and think I'm making it all up. But the basis of it is in the measurement of human psychology and the collective changes in social mood. Very simply, when we feel good we buy, when we feel bad we sell. Social mood has very predictable patterns in its swings and the stock market happens to be one of the best gauges of social mood (songs and the general tone of movies happen to be other good reflections). Major wars tend to break out at the completion of major bear markets. At any rate this social mood and the consequent swings in the market is what EW analysis "reads". One indicator that we all watch, which is a good measure of investor mood, is the VIX. While VIX has changed over the years, it's still a good tool to use as a rough comparison to itself and the market. When investors are feeling especially bullish they tend to not have many cares in the world and become complacent about the future. This is reflected in low VIX readings. When investors are frightened of the future and social mood swings to the negative side of the spectrum, investors buy a lot of insurance (put options) and become convinced the sky is falling. Consequently the VIX shoots higher indicating investors are more willing to pay higher option premiums. Today we have an extremely low, historically low, VIX. This is typical by the way of the first bear market rally (our current rally from October 2002)--bullish complacency typically exceeds that which is seen at the previous market high and that's exactly what we're seeing today. Today's level is much lower than existed at the market tops in 1998, 2000, and 2002. These low levels indicate extreme investor complacency and optimism. Yet the S&P has only gained back 56% of its value. But remember, the VIX is not a timing tool to trade the market since we have no idea how low it will go. It's that irrational thing (the market can remain irrational far longer than you can remain solvent fighting it).
VIX index, Monthly chart
As can be seen by this monthly chart of the VIX, the reading is much lower than that which we saw at previous market highs. The investing public is convinced we're headed to new all-time market highs. While I feel there's a chance we could rally a little more before topping out (jury's still out on that one), the market is now extremely vulnerable to starting the next leg down. Many people feel that we'll get a pullback and then head higher into the end of the year. The EW pattern does not support that at the moment but of course anything is possible. The preferred interpretation at the moment calls for another minor new market high (still looking for SPX 1253-1257, possibly as high as 1278) that should start very soon, perhaps this coming week, otherwise there may be a good chance the market high is already in. This pattern calls for the next bear market leg to begin once the high has been put in. In other words, if the market has already peaked and we start down in earnest now, we're not coming back. We will likely see a strong decline that takes us into the beginning of 2007 (yes, 2007 not 2006). What I'm trying to do at this point is figure out whether or not we've put in the last high or if we've got one more to go.
For those who may still feel that the bottom in October 2002March 2003 marked the end of the bear market I would make the following argument from a fundamental standpoint. At the market top in 1929 the average P/E ratio was 21 and at the bottom in 1932 the P/E was at 8.5. The top in 1937 had an average P/E ratio of 18 at the bottom in 1943 the average P/E ratio was 7. The top in 1973 had an average P/E ratio of 19 and at the bottom in 1974 the P/E stood at 7. At the market top in 2000 the average P/E ratio for the S&P 500 sat at a whopping 32 and at the market bottom in 2002 the average P/E was still at 28, much higher than any previous market top in the last 100 years. Here's a chart, courtesy Shane Rawlings, which shows the stock market since the 1929 crash.
DJIA chart, last century
Hopefully this chart is clear enough to read. If you can't read the two lines near the bottom of the chart, the first one reads "S&P needs to drop 60% to 483 to have a P/E of 8" and the second line reads "A similar drop in the Dow would take it to 4345". Now maybe it will be different this time and the bottom of the bear market won't need P/E's that low. But a dare say a P/E of 28 is still pretty high to mark THE bottom. Also, those numbers presume that earnings will stay the same and in a slowing economy that's not likely.
According to the Dow Theory discovered by Charles H. Dow the end of a bull market is accompanied by extremely high stock valuations and rampant speculation. And the end of a bear market is accompanied by great valuations in stocks and utter disgust toward stock by the general public. We certainly can state that the end of the 90's was marked by extremely high stock valuations and rampant speculation. But I think Mr. Dow might argue that a P/E of 28 at the market bottom in 2002-2003 was not a great valuation number for stocks. And there was certainly no disgust for stocks at that time. So until we see P/E's between 6 and 8 and utter disgust by the general public toward stocks this bear market has more work to do. That's not me being pessimistic, it's just recognizing that we human beings go through predictable cycles and there's no reason to believe that cycle is about to be busted.
Another measurement at a true market bottom are the dividend yields which are extremely high in order to attract buyers. Typical yields at market bottoms in the past have been 6% to 10%. The average dividend yield today sits around 1.5% but what we still hear is "why should we care about dividends, this is the new economy when things like P/E's and dividend yields don't mean anything because you can just buy a stock today and sell it for a higher price tomorrow." There is still a pervasive attitude that all one has to do is buy a stock and hold onto it since the market will always chug higher. This has been advised primarily by financial advisors who have only experienced the past 25 years. They look at a chart like the one above and say "see how the market just keeps going higher?" But you need to ask yourself if you could tolerate a pullback greater than 50% in the DOW that then takes > 20 years to recover, possibly much longer. Ask the people who took a 90% haircut in tech stocks and have recovered a whopping 25% of it by now. This "buy and hold" attitude was certainly prevalent in the run-up to the 1929 crash, and to the high in 2000, and it still exists today. No disgust whatsoever in the market, and in fact just the opposite.
Greenspan & Co. have artificially held our economy and the market up, rather than let it go through its normal cleansing cycle (the bust cycle gets rid of the waste and inefficiencies and makes the next boom period that much healthier). Think of it as a healing process rather than a negative (that's me looking at the brighter side). And for those of you comfortable trading the short side in the market, you will likely see unprecedented profit opportunities. Many people look down on short sellers, but think about who has the money to start buying the market again when it hits bottom. So all we have to do is identify when we're into a down trend so that we can start trading that way. As I show in most of my charts, we are close to breaking uptrends but the longer term charts are still bullish. There's still a chance we could get another rally leg higher and it could last several weeks. That's why I continue to caution against too big a short position at this time. You'll have plenty of time to enjoy a good ride down. Catching the top is not that important (it's fun when you do, but it's also one of the riskiest parts of trading). So moving on to the other sectors let's see if they're giving us a different read than the major indices.
BKX banking index, Daily chart
The Financials are interest-rate sensitive and have a lot of influence on the broader market. They've actually shown resilience lately in the face of higher borrowing costs, as investors have been looking for bargains in a sector that has underperformed all three of the major averages. But the bounce in the banks looks labored and corrective. This index continues to give me a bearish impression and really makes me question the likelihood of another rally in the majors to a new high. If the banks can climb back above the 200-dma (again), watch the downtrend line from last December, currently near 101.
Oil chart, August contract, Daily
Energy paced the way higher today as worries about supply disruptions in the Middle East helped crude oil prices extend gains. This chart is the September contract but the new front month is October which I'll use next week. The larger price pattern makes it look like we'll consolidate for a little while before getting one last thrust higher to finish a longer term rally in oil. The upside Fib target is $69.27 as per this chart, $69.23 on the October contract. If that happens in the next few days instead of consolidating first beneath that level, I'll be looking for evidence of topping. I believe oil will then be set up for a much longer and deeper pullback.
Oil Index chart, Daily
Even though crude oil futures barely closed higher, the Energy sector extended last Friday's 1.5% surge by closing marginally higher as well. The oil index bounced up to near the broken uptrend line before pulling back again, giving the appearance of a kiss goodbye on that trend line. The daily oscillators are pointing to more downside action so watch for additional pullback on this index, either now or after an attempt to push marginally higher than today's high. I think it's too early to be thinking long on a dip here.
Transportation Index chart, TRAN, Daily
The Trannies look like they could go either way here, somewhat like the broader market. If they are to drop a little further, watch for support at the 38% retracement of the rally up from June, at 3653, which might also have its 200-dma there at the same time. If the broader market starts its next leg up, I expect the TRAN to also rally to a new high and it may try for its 3900 Fib target in that case
U.S. Home Construction Index chart, DJUSHB, Daily
This index continues to see profit taking. If it's to press a little lower I see support at the uptrend line from last October, or slightly higher than that. But this index is now oversold and it sports a clean 5-wave decline which says it's ready for a bounce. However, since the decline is a 5-wave impulse we should get some kind of 3-wave corrective bounce and that will lead to another leg down so look to short the next rally that leads to overbought on the daily. That might be the leg that breaks the uptrend and has it heading down to the 200-dma.
U.S. Dollar chart, Daily
After bouncing off its 200-dma the US dollar bumped its head on the 50-dma and its broken uptrend line, giving it a kiss goodbye. At the same time the daily oscillators are rolling back over. This looks like a good short. One thing that will continue to deflate the value of the dollar is what the Fed is doing. As the Fed continues to pump more money into the monetary system, it devalues the dollar and increases the risk of inflation. M-3 is up over $60B in the past month, an 8% annualized growth rate, which is more than double the GDP rate. It's up over $153B, almost 7%, in the past 3 months. And this at a time when they keep talking about the risk of inflation and how they have to stay vigilant and keep raising interest rates, blah, blah, blah. Meanwhile the man behind the curtain keeps pumping money into the system to keep the pump primed. This is what is helping keep equities and bonds afloat. When the music stops there will be hell to pay. And by the way, with a higher risk of inflation due to the Fed's actions, watch bonds for a good selling opportunity. Once they get a whiff of the inflation bonds should sell off a lot harder than they have thus far.
Gold chart, August contract, Daily
After breaking out of the consolidation pattern, gold is fighting to hold on here. If the dollar continues to drop then maybe that will give the gold bulls a reason to buy. They need to do so quickly otherwise a drop back inside this consolidation pattern would leave us guessing again which way gold is going to head longer term.
Earnings season is clearly winding down and with a quiet week ahead of us for economic reports, and this being a quiet summer period, we should probably not expect a lot of market action. Or if we do get market action it could be volatile like today due to the relatively low volume which is easier to spike around with a buy or sell program. Speaking of earnings though, of the 95% of the S&P 500 companies having already reported quarterly results, 71% have beaten analysts' expectations. Sounds pretty good but I often wonder how many are beating lowered expectations. It's pretty worthless information really....
Tomorrow's economic reports include the following:
Tomorrow's trading could end up being a little choppy as the bulls and bears duke it out for control. We should get an answer tomorrow, assuming either today's high or low will be broken (in other words we don't up with an inside day), as to which direction the market should head in the short term. If we break below today's low, play the downside for a little longer. If we break above today's high that would signal that the end of the pullback is here and I would look to buy the dips. The larger price pattern still suggests that once this pullback is finished we should then get another rally leg out of it. So even if we get the downside move tomorrow, it should be the finishing touch to the pullback we've been in for some 6 weeks now. The lack of impulsive movement to the downside leads me to believe that we've been in one large sideways/down correction of the previous rally. That means we should head to new highs once it's done.
The only way for this bullish scenario to get knocked on its fanny is for the market to start charging to the downside and I mean a rapid sell off, not just a continuation of the meandering downward path we've been on. The pattern needs a swift decline to prove out the bearish wave count, such as what getting an outside shock to the system might do. Without that violent sell off I see this pullback coming to an end. And if the pullback is coming to an end the larger pattern is quite clear--a rally to a new annual high is coming. As I showed on the SPX chart above, I've been waiting and watching for SPX 1253 to get hit and we almost got there in July. Had we pulled back more sharply from that high I would say that was it, THE high, time to get shorty in a major way. It hasn't happened that way. Therefore I'm thinking we'll try for it again but this time I now see the possibility to extend higher and hit the 1278 Fib/Gann target and do it by September 16th, a major Fib turn date (and opex Friday and near a full moon). I of course have no idea if that will happen but there are enough things lining up now to say there's a good possibility for it to happen. And if we do get the new high, the larger price pattern says that will be it, finit, kaput, stick a fork in it, the rally will be done and it will be time to get short for the long slide down the hill. Until this question clears up I suggest trading lightly, swing both ways, take profits early, look both ways before crossing the street, don't eat yellow snow and have fun. Good luck.


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I'm up super late working on a portfolio piece for class. I have been really studying and working on quite a bit of projects and assignments that I feel will be a nice example of how I have grown as a person and as an artist. I just really cannot wait for the March gyaru meet for Midwest gals to wind down a bit.
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I should be sleeping soon~
Good Night~
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"Green Hearts" Presentation Set
Last night I completed this unique jeweled presentation set. This one is based off a photo of a real presentation set, one that I have been in love with forever. I cannot describe how many hours of time and thought have been spent trying to come up with a way to redesign something like this for model horses, or how long it's taken to find the right pieces to put this together right. What you see here is a result of many hours of trial and error, lots of frustration and a whole lotta patience! This model horse set also has a little of my added flair that I'm known for. I added a touch more green sparkle to mine, some tassels, and some heart charms. There was one day I was studying the reference photos for this and I thought I saw hearts. So the set became nicknamed the "Green Hearts" set and I developed my theme for the set around that. Here is a look at the reference photos I used, hopefully these links work, these are from pinterest:
The headstall I kept simple so that the attention and main focus could be kept on the very detailed collar, which is how the original set was done. I cannot even count how many tiny little charms are on this one but some of them are handmade, others assembled into my own creations. The dangling chains are completely lined with a row of little tiny silver charms. The cabochon stones that I used are green agate stones, and are hand assembled over a unique heart shape design that drips down into more hearts, charms and beads. The green in this set is what I would describe as varying from a mellow medium/light green to emerald. There is some natural variance in the colors of lightness/darkness in the green agate stones which add unique contrast. I love the way green looks on horses that are chestnut or bay in shade the most, but I'll admit it does look pretty snazzy on Boot Scootin' Boogie!
This set will be a one-of-a-kind creation for Arabesque, I will not be making this one again in these exact colors. My books are closed for the remainder of the year, and I will likely not be accepting custom orders on these types of sets due to the artistry involved. These are something I'm going to make when it tweaks my fancy, so they'll more or less be random! It's easier to make it the way I want to and then offer it for sale as a special. Since I cannot settle on a price, I thought I would offer this up for sale for this week and see what kind of interest there is! So if you like it, now is your chance to snatch it up! I will be taking offers possibly as late as Sunday 7th of June @ 12pm eastern time.
If you'd like to place an offer feel free to email me at:firstname.lastname@example.com or use the contact feature on my website which also goes straight to my email, whichever is easier! All offer prices will include shipping in the offers made price. I am willing to consider time payments but preference may go to those who can pay in full. I will accept offers for the entire coming week, or stop accepting offers if I receive one I'm happy with!
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Forecast Earth
Forecast Earth is the name for The Weather Channel's environmental initiatives. It also was the name of an environment news program that ran on TWC from 2006 to 2008.
History of the brand[edit]
The Forecast Earth brand was introduced in 2003[1] for special series. In 2004, The Weather Channel announced that it would be creating six more special programs under the Forecast Earth name at its April upfront presentation to advertisers.[2] In conjunction with the 2008 launch of the channel's new studios, several environmentally friendly features were connected to the Forecast Earth brand on an online studio tour. In December 2007, The Weather Channel held a Forecast Earth Summit for 22 high school students.[3] A second summit was planned for 2008, but was canceled after the entire Forecast Earth program was disbanded. However, the finalists were still given an opportunity to showcase their green ideas on a web page.
Forecast Earth and the workplace[edit]
The Weather Channel kept the environment in mind when constructing its HD studios, which made their on-air debut on 2 June 2008. TWC aimed for LEED gold certification in constructing the building, and various technologies were integrated to both the new and existing structures to improve energy efficiency.[4] In August 2007, TWC announced a branch of the Forecast Earth initiative titled "Forecast Earth: Going Green at Work" to promote environmentally friendly workplaces and its own internal initiatives, including telecommuting, carpooling, and using sustainable materials.
Classroom Earth[edit]
TWC also launched a related "Classroom Earth" program providing grants to teachers who incorporated environmental issues into their lesson plans.[4]
The television program[edit]
|Forecast Earth
|Presented by
|Natalie Allen
|Country of origin
|United States
|Production location(s)
|Atlanta, Georgia
|Running time
|Original network
|The Weather Channel
|Picture format
480i (SD)
1080i (HD)
|Original release
|July 23, 2006 – March 1, 2009
|Preceded by
|The Climate Code with Dr. Heidi Cullen
|Followed by
|Weather Center (2009)
|External links
The Forecast Earth television program began in 2006 as the 30-minute The Climate Code with Dr. Heidi Cullen. On April 29, 2007,[1] the names of The Climate Code and of One Degree, an accompanying broadband initiative, were changed to Forecast Earth; at the same time, the TV program became an hour-long show. Natalie Allen became the program's primary presenter at the beginning of 2008, moving from CNN.[5]
As part of cost-cutting measures, it was announced on 20 November 2008 (ironically, in the midst of new parent company NBC Universal's "Green is Universal" Week) that the entire Forecast Earth team except for Allen would be laid off and Forecast Earth canceled.[6] At the time, the channel announced that it would air other environmental programs. Eco Update segments with environmental news still aired on the channel presented by Allen and bearing the Forecast Earth name.
- ^ a b https://web.archive.org/web/20110616061428/http://www.multichannel.com/article/128727-TWC_to_Dub_Climate_Content_Forecast_Earth_.php. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2009. Missing or empty
- ^ http://www.multichannel.com/article/69419-Weather_Channel_Sings_Happy_Tune.php Archived June 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ http://www.multichannel.com/article/132923-Cause_For_Effect.php Archived June 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b http://www.multichannel.com/article/90680-Cable_Sees_Green.php#d9e7-0-a Archived 2011-06-16 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20110616061752/http://www.multichannel.com/article/87457-Face2Face.php. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2009. Missing or empty
- ^ Andrew Freedman, "NBC Fires Weather Channel Environmental Unit", 21 November 2008, http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/2008/11/nbc_fires_twc_environmental_un.html


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As County Executive Robert R. Neall puts together his 1994 budget, he knows he's in for a bumpy ride.
In a speech last week, he compared his experience as head of a government that has weathered $65 million in cuts in state money and now has to contend with a property tax cap with the pilot of a plane that has a leaky fuel tank and nowhere to land.
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Publication Date: 1971
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Study on the Interactions of Nutrition and Infection. Progress Report 1970-71.
Narangwal Rural Health Research Centre (India).
This document reports progress made by the Narangwal Rural Health Research Center in understanding the interactions of nutrition and infection in India. As part of a longitudinal study, 11 Punjab villages were divided into groups and received health care, nurtitional supplements or a combination of both. A control group received only symptomatic care. The health care program was aimed primarily at preschool children (0-3 years) and pregnant women. Prenatal and postnatal preventive programs, immunization, and on-the-spot curative care were provided. Two pilot projects stressing community participation were begun. Pilot project goals were to operate village feeding centers and to arrange for day care services during the harvesting season. Preliminary findings suggest that morbidity has been reduced in the groups of villages receiving combined care. However, data on the community participation projects is not yet complete. Longer periods of observation are needed before substantial conclusions can be drawn. Charts and tables comprise over half of the document. (WY)
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